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Latest mental health news, reviewed by pharmacists.
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Mental HealthHolding On Too Tight
Hoarders brains scans analyzed
Mental HealthPeace can Exist Post-Divorce
Raising children after divorce does not have to be conflict
Mental HealthChecked Your Teens' Texts Lately?
Sexting among teens linked to riskier sexual behaviors
Mental HealthYour Spouse Can Help With PTSD
Cognitive behavioral conjoint therapy may help couples cope with PTSD symptoms
Mental HealthApproaching Painkillers Differently
Opioid addiction may become a thing of the past if painkillers no longer trigger a reward
Mental HealthDrug Abuse & PTSD
Treating people with post traumatic stress and addiction
Mental HealthMeds & Therapy Are Best for Depression
Antidepressants combined with psychotherapy had the best results against depression
Mental HealthWatch for Teen Suicide Signs
Suicide rate in two Delaware counties leads to CDC review of risk factors
Mental HealthTransgender Persons Have Rights Too
American Psychiatric Association supports civil liberties of transgender people
Mental HealthNicotine Replacement Therapies Do Help
Quitting smoking is tough but using a nicotine patch or smoking cessation drug can help
Mental HealthDementia Protection in Your DNA
Dementia risk lower for families of people who had high levels of a protective protein
Mental HealthGirls With ADHD
Risky behavior for girls with ADHD is a public health concern
Mental HealthUruguay’s Anti-Smoking Success
Smoking cessation efforts in Uruguay have produced impressive results
Mental HealthSmoking While Pregnant Linked to Asthma
Smoking during pregnancy increases asthma risk even if women quit before giving birth
Mental HealthWhy do Brains Shrink From Depression?
Depression and chronic stress turn off new gene production in parts of the brain
Mental HealthBurning the Midnight Oil Creates Burn-Out
Circadian rhythms get disrupted with shorter sleep and too much light before bed
Mental HealthTobacco is a Global Killer
Smoking is a major global health concern
Mental HealthTwo-Drug Combo Against Cocaine
Cocaine addiction may have a pharmaceutical treatment aid in the future
Mental HealthHeavy Drinking Bad For Teens
Drinking to excess can impair brain function in teenagers
Mental HealthDroughts May Increase Suicide Risk
Rural suicides for men increase slightly during periods of drought
Mental HealthHurricanes, Stress and Pregnancy
Stress during pregnancy can lead to health issues at birth
Mental HealthDads Pass “Trust Hormone” to Kids
Oxytocin increases bonding between fathers and children
Mental HealthBrain Shrinkage from Alcoholism
White matter in the brain actually reduces in heavy drinkers
Mental HealthFatal Codeine Side Effects Risk for Kids
Childrens deaths from codeine lead FDA to issue alert about side effect dangers